Original HLB B-3

[Wz1999]

 

[Wz1999]

 

[Dany McDonald]

Z, come on, way too much collar on that piece, it's certainly an Eastman....

Seriously, very very nice kit, love how translucent the top color (dark brown) with reddish undertones looks under that light.

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[Chandler]

Z, come on, way too much collar on that piece, it's certainly an Eastman....

Also way too hairy to be original.

 

[CBI]

superb - wish you could wear it but DON'T. Love the dark seal!!!

 

[B-Man2]

Wow !!
One of the very few original b-3s that you could wear . Nice Zhi !

 

[Wz1999]

Wow !!
One of the very few original b-3s that you could wear . Nice Zhi !

Thanks Burt.

 

[Dumpster D]

Love the Shaggy fleece on it. HLB cuffs are generously fluffy as well. Beautiful piece. Where has this been hiding for all these years?

 

[flyincowboy]

What a beauty ! love the fluffy fleece and and what a collar !Wish we can still find such jacket in that condition in surplus army store. Definitely better than the repros made which are sold for a bunch of money. NOTHING BEATS AN ORIGINAL B3 GOT EVERY THING EVEN THE WONKY STITCHING.

 

[Dumpster D]

How did manufacturer's ship their B-3 Jackets and other Sheepskin items originally? Did they use boxes? I've never seen a B-3 jacket 'new in the box' so I'm just curious if that was ever a thing back then?

This Jacket looks like it's fresh out of the box... is what I'm trying to say.

 

[WBOONE]

i believe that the jackets were boxed and shipped with type and size of jacket stamped on the box and shipped to depots for issue. That is a awesome original B3! probaly could be worn lightly or to show off but 80 year old sheepskin just dosent hold up like horsehide.

 

[Spitfireace]

Have to give you kudos for that one. Enjoy and don't wear it out much. That being said I have yet to break out my Irvin original this year.

 

[Wz1999]

Have to give you kudos for that one. Enjoy and don't wear it out much. That being said I have yet to break out my Irvin original this year.

Thx..I appreciate the comment.

 

[Mr. Mike]

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That is just an incredibly and exceptional B-3 Zhi! Would you mind to share a picture of the original maker label as well? THX!

 

[Tattoo A2]

Really nice, you have one hell of a collection my friend.

 

[Wz1999]

That is just an incredibly and exceptional B-3 Zhi! Would you mind to share a picture of the original maker label as well? THX!

Thanks Mike. Unfortunately, the label was removed at some point.

 

[Wz1999]

Really nice, you have one hell of a collection my friend.

Thanks Rob. I appreciate your comment.

Z

 

[Mr. Mike]

Thanks Mike. Unfortunately, the label was removed at some point.

Thanks a lot for the clarification and prompt feedback! The backward perspective appeared as if it would still be in place